Eterno y Poderoso Dios

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Eterno y poderoso Dios

Author: William Whiting; Translator: Anonymous
Tune: MELITA (Dykes)
Published in 2 hymnals

Piano/Organ
	Ten Hymn Introductions, Set 2

Choral
	Abound in Hope

Instrumental
	Festive Hymn Settings

Author: William Whiting

William Whiting was born in Kensington, November 1, 1825, and was educated at Clapham and Winchester Colleges. He was later master of Winchester College Choristers' School, where he wrote Rural Thoughts and Other Poems, 1851. He died at Winchester. --The Hymnal 1940 Companion… Go to person page >

Translator: Anonymous

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Text Information

First Line:	Eterno y poderoso Dios
Title:	Eterno y Poderoso Dios
English Title:	Almighty Father, strong to save
Author:	William Whiting
Translator:	Anonymous
Meter:	8.8.8.8 D
Language:	Spanish
Copyright:	Public Domain

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Tune

MELITA (Dykes)

The original chant melody associated with this text [i.e., "Eternal Father, strong to save"] is found in most hymnals of denominations where chant has played a role, including the Lutheran tradition, which has produced much organ music on this well-known chant. The setting here is by John B. Dykes (…

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Piano/Organ Ten Hymn Introductions, Set 2 COLLECTED WORKS OF JOHN CARTER, THE Let Freedom Ring More Piano/Organ...
Choral Abound in Hope More Choral...
Instrumental Festive Hymn Settings TIMELESS MUSIC FOR WEDDING & SPECIAL OCCASIONS More Instrumental...
Handbells ETERNAL FATHER, STRONG TO SAVE More Handbells...